From Displacement to Starvation: The Plight of Hindus in Bangladesh

The persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh continues unabated, escalating from violence and displacement to starvation. Those attempting to provide aid face threats. Recently, Hindu religious leader Gopinath Das Brahmachari experienced similar intimidation, yet he vowed to continue relief efforts. In the Betgari Union of Rangpur district, approximately 20 Hindu families were targeted in three days of communal violence, leaving many homeless and destitute. Over 50 Hindu families were displaced due to looting, arson, and desecration. Several have fled their homes. Three Hindu-owned shops and multiple Tulsi Manch (platforms for worshiping the Tulsi plant) were vandalized. The attacks followed accusations of blasphemy against an 18-year-old Hindu youth, though local sources suggest he was framed with a fake account.